Steven R. Liening
Steven Liening is a committed litigator willing to fight for his clients. Being wrapped up in a lawsuit can be stressful and intimidating and that’s why having a confident and knowledgeable attorney is essential. Before joining Hellmuth & Johnson, Steven worked as a public defender followed by experience working in commercial litigation for a midsize firm. Prior to that, Steven clerked for two years in Chancery Court in Memphis, Tennessee. He also externed for the Hon. Bernice Donald of the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Pro bono work has been an important part of Steven’s work as he has served criminal defendants and tenants facing eviction.
Steven’s litigation practice has focused on construction disputes and real estate litigation. Steven has also worked on personal injury cases, defamation, and trust disputes.
Steven enjoys serving clients from diverse communities, as he lived abroad for several years and worked as an Arabic translator for the U.S. Army and speaks several other languages. Steven deployed to southern Afghanistan in 2010, participated in dozens of missions throughout the region, and coordinated a charitable drive to donate essential materials to local villagers. He understands that navigating the legal system presents different challenges for every client and that each client deserves service that is focused on individual needs.
Steven graduated from the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law of the University of Memphis, where he was awarded a full academic scholarship, served as a graduate research assistant, won the mock trial competition, and served on the executive moot court board. Steven also holds degrees in music and Arabic and has received numerous academic awards, stipends, scholarships, and grants in a variety of fields. Steven is an accomplished musician who has performed in venues throughout North America and Europe.
Assistant
- Angela N. Skistad
- [email protected]
- Phone: 952-460-9209
Experience
- Obtained a judgment for over $50,000 in attorneys’ fees for slander of title and successfully defended against breach of contract, tortious interference, and other claims. Obtained an order from the Minnesota Court of Appeals affirming the judgment of the trial court.
- Obtained a judgment for over $90,000 after securing dismissal of a counterclaim for fraud.
- Secured dismissal of charges in a felony case two weeks before trial.
- Successfully defended an eviction action against one of the largest real estate entities in Minnesota.
- Served 2007-2012 in the U.S. Army as a noncommissioned officer and Arabic cryptologic linguist. Served one year in Kandahar and Zabul provinces of Afghanistan, participating in dozens of missions. Awards include combat action badge and army commendation medal (two awards).
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Past Seminars
- Legal & Business Issues Affecting Contractors 2020
- 2019 Community Association Fall Seminar
- CLE: Millennials and Gen Xers Are in Your Jury – Are You Ready?
- 2019 Community Association Spring Seminar
- 2019 Community Association Spring Seminar
- Legal and Business Issues Affecting Contractors 2019
- Community Association Seminar Fall 2018
- Divorce Litigation from Start to Finish
- New Overtime Rules Seminar 2016
- Second Saturday Divorce Seminar
- Community Association Seminar Fall 2016
- Revocable Living Trusts from Start to Finish
- Entertainment Law
- Revocable Trusts from A to Z
- Business Decisions You Can Bank On
- Cyberliability Insurance Session
- Intellectual Property – Armor for Entrepreneurs
- Small Business Series: Wage and Hour Issues
- Mastering Fiduciary Accounting Income
- Small Business Series: Succession Planning
- Drafting IRA Trusts
- Proactive vs. Reactive: Charitable Giving Seminar
- 2017 Women’s Entrepreneurship Conference
- Small Business Series: Intellectual Property
- Community Association Seminar Spring 2017
- Trusts From A to Z
- 2017 Probate & Trust Law Conference
- What Can You Do With Property Nobody Wants?
- How Not to Get Sued
- Estate Planning: The Ultimate Guide
- How To Get It Done: A Homeowners Guide
- Accommodation Requests Under the Fair Housing Act
- Small Business Series: Business Banking
- Legal and Business Issues Affecting Contractors 2017
- Commercial RE Seminar: Environmental Due Diligence
- ABA Property Insurance Law Spring CLE Conference
- Community Association Seminar Spring 2018
- Preventative Maintenance & Const. Defect Claims
- Single Member LLCs
- Revocable Living Trusts 101
- Trust Taxation: The Ultimate Guide
- Legal and Business Issues Affecting Contractors 2018
- Intellectual Property: Start to Finish
- 2017 Greater Mankato MHA Conference and Trade Show
- Community Association Seminar Fall 2017
- Drafting IRA Trusts
- Small Business Series: Non-Competes & More
- Rochester Community Association Seminar 2017
- What’s Your End Game? Succession Planning
- Handling the Sale of a Business
- “Guilty Until Proven Innocent” Flooring Seminar